SD sheriff deputies now armed with tasers

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published March 14, 2006 at 9:00 PM PST

This story was published more than 19 years ago.

San Diego sheriff deputies now have a new way of dealing with violent suspects. They can shoot them with a taser gun. Tom Fudge finds out what these guns are, when they'll be used, and why San Diego h

San Diego sheriff deputies now have a new way of dealing with violent suspects. They can shoot them with a taser gun. Tom Fudge finds out what these guns are, when they'll be used, and why San Diego has decided to buy them.

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A journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

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